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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.03, 31.79 and 14.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.03, 31.79 and 14.29 is: 19.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.03 : 31.79 = 14.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.03/31.79 = 14.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.03x = 31.79 × 14.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.03x = 454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454.41/23.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.73

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